How to write a strong AI prompt without prompt jargon

Start with the result

Write down what must be finished. State the audience, use case and what makes the answer usable.

• Task: what should the AI do?
• Context: what information may it use?
• Constraints: what must it not invent?
• Output: what format is required?
• Verification: how will quality be checked?

Expose missing information

Ask for no more than three essential clarification questions before work begins. This reduces silent assumptions.

Verify in a separate pass

After the first answer, use a dedicated verification prompt that lists claims, sources, calculations, uncertainties and missing information.